Chapter 87

On a sunny and pleasant day, the sky over the Yin Feng Valley, which rarely saw clear skies in winter, was a vast expanse of blue. The sunlight shone on the ground, dispelling the chill and bringing a touch of warmth.

With the arrival of winter, the fierce winds in the Yin Feng Valley became even more rampant. They blew in the face like sharp blades, cutting through every inch of skin, bringing a sense of pain and bone-chilling cold.

Leaves were flying all around, and the two slopes, which were once lush and green, were now desolate and yellow. A vast expanse of withered land stretched as far as the eye could see.

A few leaves still clung to the branches, but they were already withered and yellow, like old men on the verge of falling.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves. The new, dry leaves crunched underfoot, turning to powder.

At this moment, in a small valley, two young men faced off in battle. One was about fifteen or sixteen years old, and the other was about seventeen or eighteen. Behind the older youth stood a few people with pained and resentful expressions, staring fiercely at the youth opposite them.

"Wang Chen, are you really going to oppose us!" The man standing opposite Wang Chen, looking at his resolute face, asked with a cold expression.

Just a moment ago, his teammates had all been defeated in consecutive battles, leaving him alone, which fueled his anger even more.

This area was their hunting ground. Although they could not compare to the major teams like Ziyi, Tianming, and Hongxiu within the Starlight Sect, their six-member team was well-known. One was at the eighth stage of Body Tempering, four were at the ninth stage, and he himself was a First Stage True Warrior. All six were ranked in the top eighty on the Starlight List, making them a formidable force. If ranked, they could at least be in the top ten. They had never faced such a predicament before!

In the past, no one would dare to invade their territory, not even the three major teams would come to cause trouble without reason. But today, while they were hunting, they encountered Wang Chen, who had risen to prominence in the last two months.

In the afternoon, he had invaded their hunting ground, clearly disrupting the original peace.

"Fight!" Wang Chen's response to the man's question was simple.

His eyes were resolute. With five days left until the end-of-month assessment, Wang Chen had entered a three-day frenzy of plundering.

At this moment, his ranking on the Starlight List was fourteenth, and he was nearly a hundred points away from the tenth position.

This meant that he needed to plunder at least twenty points more than others each day to have a chance of entering the top ten.

At this stage, he had finally put everything aside and decided to follow Ling Zhan's advice, targeting these smaller teams.

Especially after the success of yesterday, he felt even more unrestrained today. Yesterday, he had attempted to plunder a small team for the first time, and with Ling Zhan's help, he had chosen two teams to attack!

All the members of those two teams were at the Body Tempering stage, and according to the Starlight Sect's rules, the plundering of Starlight Pearls could only be done in one-on-one battles, so his plundering went smoothly!

In one day, he had plundered twelve Starlight Pearls, totaling forty-eight points, and with the beasts he had hunted, he had gained nearly sixty points in a day, significantly closing the gap.

Seeing the hope and tasting the sweetness, Wang Chen was not about to give up. Today, he resumed his plan.

This was the second team he was plundering, and it was also well-known within the Starlight Sect. The leader was Bai Chen, a First Stage True Warrior ranked twenty-sixth on the Starlight List, with a total of six members.

At this moment, five of them had already been defeated in the challenge, leaving only Bai Chen, who had just arrived, the toughest opponent.

If he were to leave now, Bai Chen would not agree, so Wang Chen had no intention of fleeing.

"Very well... very well, Wang Chen, I'll show you what a real gap is! A mere Body Tempering warrior dares to act so recklessly, do you really think no one can subdue you?" Seeing Wang Chen's attitude, Bai Chen laughed in anger.

The few people standing behind him also showed a hint of mockery. Bai Chen had been a True Warrior for some time, how could he be compared to Wang Chen, who was at the ninth stage of Body Tempering? There was an unbridgeable gap between them, and in their eyes, Wang Chen's challenge was a death sentence.

"Sun Breaker, First Form!" In the arena, Bai Chen roared, raising his bright long sword high and slashing down at Wang Chen.

At this moment, the advanced Yellow Rank technique, Sun Breaker, burst forth.

The blade emitted a thick chill, reflecting a cold light in the sunlight. Driven by True Essence, it fell from the sky, slicing through the air with a sharp whistle, carrying the weight of a thousand pounds, rushing straight at Wang Chen.

Seeing this, Wang Chen's expression turned solemn, and he did not dare to be careless. He quickly moved his Ghost Steps to the side to dodge.

After months of practice, Wang Chen's Ghost Steps had reached a minor mastery level, making him extremely elusive in battle.

With a side step, the swift blade passed by his side, and he could clearly feel the chill.

"Mountain Collapse Fist!" After dodging the blade, Wang Chen did not hesitate, and with a light roar, he clenched his fists and struck at Bai Chen.

The missed strike did not surprise Bai Chen. Wang Chen, the rising star, had risen to the top twenty on the Starlight List in just two months, which was a testament to his abilities. If he could be so easily defeated, he would be nothing but a fraud, which would surprise Bai Chen.

Seeing the fist coming, Bai Chen's wrist suddenly trembled, and the blade shifted horizontally to block in front of his chest.

Thud...

The Mountain Collapse Fist struck the long sword, producing a dull sound that spread in all directions. Both Wang Chen and Bai Chen were pushed back several steps by the intense impact.

"Sun Breaker, Second Form!" Stabilizing himself, Bai Chen raised his long sword to the sky and swung it with a fierce wind, rushing toward Wang Chen again.

The fist still carried a slight numbness from the previous clash, where a direct strike on the long sword had made Wang Chen's hand bones ache. Indeed, a First Stage True Warrior's strength could reach three thousand pounds.

Without using the Stacking Wave Palm, his strength was just over three thousand pounds, so he had no advantage, especially with the opponent wielding a weapon.

In an instant, the long sword was in front of him, and Wang Chen had to dodge again.

With the long sword in hand, Bai Chen was even more domineering. His sword techniques were broad and powerful, creating a fierce wind, with the sword shadow covering the sky and the cold air piercing through.

Under continuous attacks, Wang Chen could only rely on the subtlety of his Ghost Steps to dodge, appearing somewhat disheveled. He was already at a disadvantage, and this was different from an unarmed battle.

If he were hit, it would be certain death. At least, Wang Chen did not yet have the ability to fight a long sword with his bare hands. He still had a long way to go to reach that level!

Rumble...

The sound of explosions echoed as the long sword cut through the ground, sending stones flying and trees falling, leaving the ground in a mess.

Feeling the fierce attack, Wang Chen was in distress. A weapon in hand could indeed greatly enhance one's combat power, especially in battles at this level! This was why those who entered the True Warrior stage, or even those like Han Yuxuan who had just reached the ninth stage of Body Tempering, would seek a suitable weapon to increase their offensive power.

"Sun Breaker, Third Form!" Seeing Wang Chen's disheveled state, a cold smile appeared on Bai Chen's lips. With a light roar, he leaped into the air, holding the sword with both hands and slashing down.

The blade had not yet arrived, but the cold air had already come, and the killing intent was evident. At this moment, the long sword seemed to be infinitely extended, creating a large shadow ten meters long, covering the sky and earth, as if it were about to destroy the entire land, with a mighty momentum.

Feeling the terrifying momentum, Wang Chen did not hesitate and quickly leaped backward. His Ghost Steps were pushed to their limit, flashing continuously, leaving a trail of shadows.

If he were hit, it would be certain death! Now, he could only wait, waiting for the opponent to reveal a weakness before he could make his move.

Seeing Wang Chen at a disadvantage, the few people following Bai Chen were now excited, as if they could see the light of victory, waiting for Wang Chen's miserable end.

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